Amazing And Unique Benefits of Grapes
Today many useful properties of grapes have been discovered. For example, it is useful in treating asthma, can prevent blood clots, and relieve constipation and other gastrointestinal problems. Rich in grapes and antioxidants - supports the body's strength and slows down aging. Although grapes ripen towards the end of summer, you can find them on the shelves all year round. Let's find out what are the benefits and harms of sweet berries for the human body. A symbol of fertility and abundance, an indispensable companion of Bacchus in all paintings of the Renaissance. Today grapes are loved by adults and children for their sweet taste and beneficial properties that have a positive effect on the body. "Komsomolskaya Pravda" understands whether grapes can be harmful, how they are used in medicine and cooking, and also gives advice on the selection and storage of these berries. There are about 8,000 grape varieties. We owe the emergence of new varieties to the efforts of breeders.
Grapes can be classified in many ways. For example, there are stone fruit grapes and seedless grapes (raisins).
By color, they are divided into white (Bazhena, White miracle, Talisman), black (Zabava, Moldova, Autumn black) and red (Helios, Cardinal, Dessert). Moreover, white grapes are actually a light green hue. Also grapes can be table, technical and universal.
The table variety is consumed mainly fresh. Its fruits are beautiful, tasty and have great benefits for the body.
The technical grade is used for the preparation of wines, compotes, juices, cognac. The berries of such grapes are smaller, but very juicy.
A versatile variety suitable for both wine and food. The history of grapes goes back many millennia. This was confirmed by archaeologists, who discovered during excavations a vessel with the image of a bunch of grapes, which was about 8,000 years old. In ancient Greece, as early as the 5th century, wines were popular for which grapes were specially grown.
According to the chronicles, already in the 6th century Armenia was famous for its grape drinks. Grape berries, especially dark varieties, contain many useful substances, such as flavonoids, polyphenols, vitamins C, E, P (rutin), groups B - B1, B2, B4, B5 and B6, B9, as well as micro- and macroelements - selenium, zinc, copper, iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, aluminum, boron, iodine and cobalt and others, -
says Irina Popova, chief physician of the Austrian health center Verba Mayr.
The calorie content of grapes depends on its variety. The sweeter it is, the more calories. For example, the variety of raisins is the most high-calorie among the rest and contains 270 kcal per 100 grams. The average calorie content of grapes is much lower. Grapes are beneficial for the human body due to the high content of minerals, vitamins, polyphenols, flavonoids.
“Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants, they are found mainly in the skins of grapes,” explains Irina Popova. - Anthocyanins give color to black berries, block the formation of oxidants in the body, and protect the body from the formation of cancer cells. Grape polyphenols stimulate the growth of the bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila, which helps to produce a protective mucous layer of the intestine, protecting against inflammation.
The benefits of grapes for women
Grapes contain substances that reduce the possibility of developing malignant tumors of the uterus and breast. In addition, it is useful for pregnant women to eat grapes to increase immunity and improve the functioning of the digestive tract.
The benefits of grapes for men
For men, grapes are useful for preventing the development of prostate cancer, increasing potency and having a beneficial effect on the genitourinary system.
The benefits of grapes for children
Grapes are a natural and delicious multivitamin complex. Regular consumption of berries in food fills the child's body with a large amount of vitamins that are useful for immunity, vision, and the nervous system.
The doctors talked about the beneficial properties of grapes. Writes about this "MedicForum".
Grape seeds contain vitamins A, E and K, as well as natural oils. All these substances contribute to cell strengthening and anti-aging effect. However, the berries should be eaten together with the seeds, then they will bring more benefits.
In addition, grapes contain a substance from the group of plant estrogens, resveratol. It lowers blood cholesterol and vascular inflammation. Important phenolic compounds are also present in grapes: caffeic acid, quercetin and myrcetin. According to some studies, they protect the body from developing cancer.
At the same time, grapes have a beneficial effect on all organs. So, fiber helps digestion, and the minerals contained in berries have a beneficial effect on the nervous system. The doctors called the optimal norm from 150 to 250 grams per day. Doctors advise choosing darker berries as they contain more antioxidants.
The grape season is open - a variety of varieties and flavors of this healthy berry are on the shelves. Since ancient times, grapes have served not only as a dessert, but also as a basis for drinks - wine and juice, and it is also convenient to dry it for the winter and consume vitamins all year round.
The composition of grapes includes many vitamins and microelements - these are vitamins C, A, H, K, P, PP, group B, iron, sodium, phosphorus, calcium, fluorine, boron, molybdenum, nickel, sulfur, chlorine, manganese, cobalt, aluminum, silicon, zinc, copper. Grapes are a source of phytosterols, which are powerful antioxidants and cancer-fighting agents. They are rich in grapes and dietary fiber, and organic acids, flavonoids, saccharides.
Such a rich composition - more than 200 nutrients - makes grapes a unique remedy for many ailments. At the same time, do not underestimate the benefits of the leaves and seeds of this unique plant.